[color=D8BFD8][b]"[i]Hm[/i]"[/b][/color] 

With his right index finger outstretched and tilted, a Hell butterfly drenched in the colour of midnight and accented with a cherry-red swirled pattern on the bottom wings, planted it's thin legs in the middle of the perch offered. A message from the Head Captain was relayed telepathically and ended with the butterfly re-taking flight into the Soul Society's clear skies. A Captains meeting was commencing soon and required all of the Thirteen Captains to attend in order to highlight a grave matter. 

As with all the other Captain's, Youta Hantaisoku - Captain Of The Fourth Squadron - too attended. He was dressed in the attire meant for the Captains; His Haori the standard bleached-white with black detailing and an insignia stitched into the back to signify the role and status of the ones who's duty is to wear it. Youta stood in his usual spot within he two rows, lending the Head Captain his undivided attention, as to be expected. Saddened by the announcement of the decline in Shinigami numbers, Youta held a straight face, however deep down sighed in sorrow. It was his job-no, his purpose-to heal and retain the souls of all Shinigami... Unfortunately not all could be reached in times of need so those abandoned souls are left to death. He continued to focus on the meeting, now was not the time to reflect. The Head Captain wanted to actively halt these tragedies and do something about it. Youta felt a spark of liveliness light while hearing this. Wallowing within the suffering wouldn't help any soul! What needed to be done was action! His role meant that his responsibility was to Captain and guide the Fourth Squad. He refused to stop spending every single day helping his members, and those outside of his squad, to reach their goals step by step and give them the strength in skill to defend themselves when the time called.

After the meeting, the Captain gave a small bow to his superior; the Head Captain, unlike a few of the other Captains. They might of not felt it was necessary, which Youta wouldn't argue, but personally he felt that respect should always be shown when it was due. The Head Captain deserved utter respect from his Captains for all that he had done, not only for them but for the whole Soul Society. 

Turning towards the door, Youta casually walked out, in no rush. He spotted a couple of the other Captains conversing, and then the Squad Eleven Lieutenant appeared out of no-where to strike the Eleventh Captain. As expected, the Captain had displayed incredible control and thus amazing skill. Youta couldn't help himself, he had to chuckle. [color=D8BFD8][i]'What a wonderfully-spirited Lieutenant, trying to help her Captain stay sharp. Not that he needs the help clearly. Fascinating~'[/i][/color] He thought to himself as he chuckled while he walked. There were so many interesting personalities within the Gotei Thirteen, each and every day was always different which made Youta's life rich with experiences. He wasn't one to turn down an experience after all.